1965 Abarth 1300 vs. 1948 Ferrari 166
To start off, 1965 Abarth 1300 is newer by 17 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1948 Ferrari 166. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1948 Ferrari 166 would be higher. At 1,992 cc (12 cylinders), 1948 Ferrari 166 is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1948 Ferrari 166 (153 HP @ 7000 RPM) has 16 more horse power than 1965 Abarth 1300. (137 HP @ 7600 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1948 Ferrari 166 should accelerate faster than 1965 Abarth 1300. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1948 Ferrari 166 weights approximately 70 kg more than 1965 Abarth 1300. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control.
Compare all specifications:
1965 Abarth 1300 | 1948 Ferrari 166 | |
Make | Abarth | Ferrari |
Model | 1300 | 166 |
Year Released | 1965 | 1948 |
Engine Position | Rear | Front |
Engine Size | 1280 cc | 1992 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 12 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | in-line |
Horse Power | 137 HP | 153 HP |
Engine RPM | 7600 RPM | 7000 RPM |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
Vehicle Weight | 630 kg | 700 kg |